Science & Engineering Statistics June 8, 2009
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http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/
From the National Science Foundation. Main areas of coverage include: Education, Federal Government, Industry, International, Research & Development, Social Dimensions, State and Workforce.
Science Videos Search Engine September 2, 2008
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Science Hack is a search engine for science videos, which can be very helpful for students working on science projects. Fields covered include: Chemistry, Physics, Space, Psychology, Computer Science, Robotics, Biology, Mathematics, Nature and more. The site states that each video is screened by a scientist to verify accuracy and quality.
WorldWideScience.org June 16, 2008
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From Library Journal:
“Developed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Scientific and Technical Information, this ‘Global Science Gateway’ allows one to search across 28 scientific databases from 18 countries. An international collaboration, the site provides access to published research findings in energy, medicine, agriculture, environment, and the basic sciences.” Simply type your query into the search blank to access information from all 28 databases.
Update: The database has expanded to include 32 national databases and access to portals in 44 countries. [6/16/08]
Embryos and Stem Cells April 28, 2008
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www.guardian.co.uk/science/stemcells
The UK’s Guardian maintains this site which indexes the latest news about stem cell research and embryology. There are also links to further information about genetics, medical research, etc.
BioBasics April 18, 2008
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www.biobasics.gc.ca/english/view.asp?x=556
From the Canadian government, the BioBasics site offers a great introduction the world of biotechnology. Includes information on genetically-modified foods, genetic engineering, sustainable development, and much more.
Greener Buildings January 31, 2008
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Greener Buildings “is a free, Web-based resource to help companies of all sizes and sectors understand and address building design, construction, and operation in a way that aligns environmental responsibility with business success.” This site will also be useful for consumers who are interested in building a new home, remodeling or creating an addition. In the resources section, check out the backgrounders, case studies and tools.
Bentham Open Access Journals November 19, 2007
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www.bentham.org/open/JrnlsBySub.htm
Bentham Publishers has launced over 200 peer-reviewed, open-access journals. This link directs you to the list of subjects covered. Use the links on the left to access a list of title in alphabetical order. Details about the editorial board and submission guidelines are available for each title. Disciplines covered include: Agriculture, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Dentistry, Energy & Fuels, Engineering, Evolution, Genetics, Imaging, Immunology, Mathematics, Nanoscience, Nursing, Operational Research, Optics, Pharmacology, Psychology, Transportation, Virology, and much more!
Science, Industry and Business Library Research Guides June 14, 2007
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www.nypl.org/research/sibl/guides/
The Science, Industry and Business Library of the New York Public Library has created research guides on a variety of topics. Although we may not own some of the reference materials mentioned, these are still extremely good resources to help initiate a search on a particular topic. Some of the topics covered include: acoustical engineering, business plans, green building, industry surveys, international trade, market research, patents and trademarks, and tsunamis.
A link has been added in the Blogroll on the right-hand side of the page to provide quick access to this very useful site.
ScienceResearch.com April 5, 2007
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www.scienceresearch.com/search/
According to the site description, ScienceResearch.com is “a free, publicly available web portal allowing access to numerous scientific journals and public science databases. It allows students, teachers, professors, researchers, and the general public to access pertinent science information quickly and easily.”
Academic Resource Links January 27, 2007
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http://staff.southwest.tn.edu/kfoster/links_4.htm?
Created by Ken Foster, a lab technician at Southwest Tennessee Community College. This is a list of online tutorials and resources for students in a variety of subjects. Covers most subjects offered at the school.
e-Resource Guides January 13, 2007
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www.lib.iastate.edu/collections/eresourc/guides.html
The Iowa State University Library has created a collection of resource guides for online information for various topics.
Links are provided to pertinent websites, electronic journals, abstracts and indexes for the following topics from our department:
Accounting; Agricultural Information & Studies; Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering; Agriculture; Agronomy (Plant/Soil Sciences); Animal Ecology, Fisheries and Wildlife; Animal Sciences; Astronomy; Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology; Biological Sciences; Biotechnology; Chemistry; Diversity; Economics; Engineering; Entrepreneurship; Finance; General Science and Technology; Genetics, Development, and Cell Biology; Geology; Government Information; Horticulture; Legal Resources; Materials Science; Mathematics; Medicine; Physics; Plant Pathology; Psychology; Veterinary Medicine.
Introduction to Electronics, Signals and Measurements December 23, 2006
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From MIT’s OpenCourse program, this is an introduction to electronics, “designed to provide a practical – hands on – introduction to electronics with a focus on measurement and signals.” Includes readings, lecture notes, exams and lab exercises.
Writing Guidelines for Engineering and Science Students December 1, 2006
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Created by a consortium of schools and hosted by Virginia Tech, this site provides scientific writing guidelines for both students and faculty. Includes: Presentations, Correspondence, Formal Reports and Other Documents.
Ergonomics Web September 13, 2006
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Created by the Cornell Human Factors and Ergonomics Research Group, this site offers research, news and information on topics such as workplace design, ergonomic tools and checklists, and left-handed user needs.
Black Studies September 5, 2006
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http://origin.admin.ccny.cuny.edu/library/blacks.html
City College Libraries Reference and Research presents information on a wealth of topics, including Affirmative Action, Brown v. the Board of Education, Civil Rights Act, Health, Science & Engineering, etc.
Sloan Career Cornerstone Center August 2, 2006
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A resource center for those interested in careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Includes education, networking, job hunting and career planning resources.
Aerobiological Engineering July 25, 2006
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Information, news and articles about the control of airborne pathogens (such as viruses, bacteria and fungi) in buildings.
The Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences July 22, 2006
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http://webfiles.uci.edu/mcbrown/display/faces.html
Profiled here are African American men and women who have contributed to the advancement of science and engineering. Scientists are listed by field and some include photographs.
